Business · 20/12/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USDA Proposes Rule to Clarify Unfair Practices in the Livestock Industry Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

The US Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is proposing amendments to regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 to clarify what constitutes unfair, discriminatory, or deceptive practices in the livestock industry, and to identify criteria for determining undue preferences or advantages.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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